The Future of Robots in Medicine
Key Points • Robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are radically changing rehabilitative medicine and medicine in general. • The near future of robotics in medicine exists now in various start-up…
Brain-Controlled Assistive Robotics and Prosthetics
Key Points • Brain-computer interfaces use electrical activity recorded from electrodes on the scalp or surgically implanted in the brain. • Brain-computer interfaces for rehabilitation and assistive devices strive to…
Robots on the Battlefield and for Space Travel
Key Points • Robotic devices are providing first-line assessments and interventions on the battlefield to save the lives of the wounded and to protect medical personnel. • Robotic devices can…
Medical Robotics in Acute Care Medicine (Urgent Care, Pain Management, and Robot-Assisted Surgery)
Key Points • Many different types of robotic technologies are enhancing acute medicine. • Humanoid robots outfitted with artificial intelligence can help patients and put them at ease. • Small,…
Neuroprosthesis Applications of Robotic Exoskeletons
Key Points • Using a robotic exoskeleton for exoskeleton-assisted walking has improved quality of life and mental health for individuals with spinal cord injury according to self-report measures. • For…
Robot and Artificial Intelligence Companies Around the Globe
Key Points • Health-care robotic companies are thriving on every continent. • Every sector of the health-care industry is being targeted for robotic support. • Most of these companies are…
How Robotics Will Affect the Practice of Medicine for Practitioners
Key Points • Through the performance of repetitive and time-consuming tasks, robots can help prevent practitioner burnout. • Robots can add greater safety and efficiency such as in pharmacy systems….
How Robotics Will Affect the Experience of Health Care for Patients
Key Points • Patients will increasingly encounter robotic service delivery as they access health care. • This technology can fill in gaps of care and improve access to care such…
Introduction—The Growing Role of Robotics in Health Care
Key Points • Robotics is taking an increasingly larger role in the delivery of health care. • The field supports all phases of medicine from acute care to rehabilitation. •…
Computer Assistive Devices and Environmental Controls
Assistive technology (AT) devices allow people with disabilities to participate in activities of daily living. The AT evaluation team should determine goals and suggest appropriate AT devices and services to…
